[1][122] From the start of the 201415 season, Stockport again changed their kit manufacturer, from Umbro to Spanish-based company Joma. During the mid-1960s, the Football League introduced a minimum admission price for all clubs in the four professional tiers, attempting to boost revenue for smaller clubs. Mapletree Investments Pte Ltd agreed on a deal to purchase the developments from the Cheshire-based group. Football. October, November, December, they directed about 10m of funding that was effectively a grant not a loan and the Culture Secretary, Oliver Dowden, came up trumps. Mr. D. G. 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', Greater Manchester Police Federation backs calls for cops to get new powers to charge suspects, The current delays are having a negative impact on officers workloads", "We've had to shut down NHS scanners": Christie cancer treatment staff explain why they have to strike, More than 100 staff will go on strike tomorrow morning, Street left without mail for six months after postal worker 'bitten by a dog', Royal Mail have deemed the street to be 'unsafe' and have suspended deliveries. [20][21][b] The club's goalkeeper Harry Hardy was called up for the England national team in 1924,[23][24] and kept a clean sheet in a 40 win against Belgium. Mr Stott is founder and CEO of Cheshire-based Vita Group and Select Property Group. The latest rumours and stories from around the world of football. The two clubs spent three out of five seasons in the same division and during the 199899 season, Stockport were a division above City. 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There aren't many people who get to own their hometown football club, let alone two. The club are nicknamed "The Hatters" after the town's former hat-making industry. WebStockport County; Full name: Stockport County Football Club: Nickname(s) The Hatters: Founded: 1883; 140 years ago () (as Heaton Norris Rovers) Ground: Edgeley Park: Capacity: 10,852 all-seated: Owner: Mark Stott: Chairman: Ken Knott: Manager: Dave Challinor: League: EFL League Two: 202122: National League, 1st of 23 (champions) in our EASY predictor, Max Verstappen claims record-extending 15th victory in season finale at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix as Lewis Hamilton retires and Sebastian Vettel brings the curtain down on his career with a point in his last race, 'Five minutes into the World Cup, are you KIDDING?! Something went wrong, please try again later. FEATURED ARTICLE. So you'll have to ask County fans to name their rivals. [64][65] Former County player Jim Gannon was appointed manager, initially as caretaker manager. There are also plans for it to become one of the boroughs biggest education providers. This is recognised as their first official ground. Highlights of the Sky Bet League Two match between Rochdale and Stockport County. Stockport boss Jim Gannon (right) will go head-to-head with David Moyes (left) on Monday. On Tuesday, they played another SCFC Stockport County Football Club two clubs from Greater Manchester with very different histories. [116] It retired 'undefeated' at the end of the year, having been worn for 13 victories and four draws. [85] Despite an upturn in results, County were relegated to the Football Conference for the first time in their history. Stockport County Supporters' Co-operative used the blue on white cross from the 1978 badge as the main identifier in their company logo. (Image: https://www.stockportcounty.com/club-statement-2/). A new company, Cheshire Sport, was established,[62] which combined ownership of Stockport County, Sale Sharks and the Edgeley Park stadium. - Roy Keane launches scathing attack after Manchester United vs West Ham. [174] This attendance was broken again three times in the following three seasons. The announcement of a Stockport County takeover has ended months if not years of speculation as the Club confirmed the the sale of the Hatters to local businessman, Mark Stott. After takeover of the club by the 2015 Group in 2010, a new crest was adopted. They've spentmore than 1m on renovating Edgeley Park, where they've played since 1902. 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[101] The club announced it was to lose its full-time status, and proceeded with a part-time model. [46][47] Following the introduction of automatic promotion and relegation between the Football League and the Football Conference at the start of the 198687 season, Stockport faced the prospect of non-League football, with just six points from 13 games. [citation needed], In 2005, after reportedly losing 4 million in operating costs,[63] Kennedy handed ownership of the club to the Stockport County Supporters' Co-operative. They added that the only debt left in the club is a Sport Winter Survival Loan of 727,000 and a Bounce Back Loan of 50,000. [25][26][c] Stockport remained in the Third Division North during the 1920s, with two consecutive second-place finishes but failed to gain promotion.[28][29]. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. 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We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Theyve still bought season tickets, not knowing whether they are going to get in. But that's what Stockport-born property entrepreneur Mark Stott has managed to do, and the CEO of Cheshire firm Vita Group is now considered by many to be his town's most successful businessman ever. They have played at various times in a white jersey with a blue band and blue shorts, and a blue jersey with white pin stripes and white shorts. A year ago he bought Stockport County, which had slipped out of the Football League in 2011 after 106 years and had fallen as far as the National League North before clambering back up to the fifth tier. Within six months, they had moved the business to a garage in Wilmslow. Our focus should be on the league and it is so, so important for us to get up to League Two. [150], In 1995, a new 5,000 all-seated Cheadle End stand was built to replace the terrace. You can also get a round-up of the biggest stories sent direct to your inbox every day with the MEN email newsletter - subscribe here . County then played in the Football League continuously for 106 years until 2011, mostly in the lower divisions. Pro Football Academy offers young footballers aged 4 to 16 a range of coaching opportunities from weekly group sessions to one-to-one coaching from FA and Stockport County owner Mark Stott has cleared the 7.7m debt the club owed him that was used to invest in the then National League side following his takeover in January 2020. WebStockport U18-Sam Hare: Stockport U18-John Disney: Stockport U18-Tom Fisher: Stockport U18-Craig Roberts: Stockport U18-Paul Gerrard: Without Club-Michael Rose: Norwich: End of loan: Lee Reiss: Stockport U18-0 [170][171], The 200607 season saw the club average the fourth highest average attendance in League Two. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. The club certainly have big ambitions, and were bought almost two years ago by Mr Stott, whose other main interests are in his property firms Vita Group and Select Property Group. "I didn't do particularly well at school and started working for myself at 20. 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The club, which competes in the North West Counties League Division One South, was previously owned by Pro Football Academy, a company which coaches players between the ages of four and 16. pp. Man United icon Keane did not hold back in his criticism of the Hammers and name-dropped Tottenham in his blasting of the visitors. [33] The 199697 season proved to be the most successful in the club's history: Stockport finished second in the Second Division and reached the semi-finals of the League Cup, in which they eliminated three Premiership teams before losing 21 against Middlesbrough over two legs. Swindon Swindon Town 15:00 Stockport Stockport County. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Pay 7.50 to access game. [121] The crest was further altered in 2011 to re-include the town's motto. The sale has left the club, which currently competes in the Vanarama National League, with zero debt. Most of Stockport is within the confines of the historic county of Cheshire, however, the region which is north of the river Mersey and west of the River Chief executive Jonathan Vaughan said: "It has always been Marks plan to make sure the money he put into the club was gifted and did not want to burden the club with long-term loans. WebCounty sign keeper Ross. There would be an increase in attendances between 10 per cent and 25 per cent.. Stockport County. Imagine if we were always playing a derby because we would always be playing northern-based teams. 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One function of the club has been to become a vehicle for philanthropy. A year later, Mr Stott decided to invest some of the money he'd made and open a bar in Wilmslow. "I am excited by the opportunity that lies ahead," Stott said in a statement.external-link. At a time when many lower division clubs are fighting for their very existence, Stott has already spent more than 1million on renovating Edgeley Park, where the club have played since 1902. The Club will continue to play at Edgeley Park as it has done since 1902, officials said. [6][119] The twin-towered castle above the shield is Stockport Castle, which stood until 1775.[120]. After financial difficulties in the early 2000s, the club fell back down the divisions, and were relegated out of the Football League at the end of the 201011 season, followed by relegation to the sixth tier in 201213. 1st Prize (768) Blue #1887 2nd Prize (2 x 1883 tickets) White #2542 3rd Prize (25 voucher) Blue #5516 Stockport owner Mark Stott will step down from his temporary role as chairman, with Elstone working alongside Stott and the board. That would be fantastic for a load of clubs that only get 1,200 fans at a game. 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The club also has a feirce rivalry with Wrexham[204] which was intensified during the 202122 season as both teams battled for the National League title, which Stockport won on the final day of the season beating Halifax Town FC 2-0. Manager Chris Turner was shown the exit and County legend Jim Gannon stepped in to try and save the club. Elwood sold the club to Sale Sharks owner Brian Kennedy in a move that would see Sale play their home games at Edgeley Park. The club also has significant local rivalries with Oldham Athletic, Rochdale, Bury,[201] Crewe Alexandra, and now-defunct Macclesfield Town. It was important for us to find a new owner who had a passion and long-term vision for the club, he says. The nearby Nursery Inn served as the team's home, with players using a barn as changing rooms. [2] The team played in the Lancashire League and local cup competitions until 1900, when they gained admission to the Football League Second Division. 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